印尼森林大火影响新加坡空气质量

 

As of midday local time the Pollutant³ Standards Index (PSI) reading ranged from 60 to 72, according to the government agency for the environment.

 

A reading between 51 to 100 is in the moderate range.

 

The reading also carries a health advisory⁴ to reduce outdoor activities and prolonged exertion（发挥，运用）.

 

The smoky conditions blanketed the island from Thursday.

 

The haze was a result of "an increase in hotspot activities observed over Sumatra" in the past week, the agency said on its website.

 

''The current prevailing⁵ winds blowing from the southwest or south have transported the haze from fires in southern Sumatra towards Singapore.''

 

The winds are expected to turn and bring some reprieve⁶, the agency added, but warned that Singapore could still see slightly hazy⁷ conditions next week.

 

Air pollution from Indonesian forest fires has become a recurring⁸ problem in the region, especially during this time of year when the southwest monsoon⁹ season brings periods of dry weather.

 

The South East Asian neighbours have been working on measures and regulations to curb¹⁰ the practice of forest burning in Indonesia.

 

However, activists¹¹ say that officials have not been hard and fast in enforcing the regulations.

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